May 2018 Archives

When a New York driver is negligent and it causes you injury, there's no reason you should bear the full brunt of the expenses associated with the incident. Let's say you were driving to your child's sporting event and another vehicle veered across the yellow line, smashing into the side of your car. There was nothing you could do about it because traffic was heavy and fast-moving at the time and there was no safe way to switch road positions at the time.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Car Accidents on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

Even the most careful Manhattan drivers may find themselves involved in car accidents. If this happens to you, it’s essential that you know how to handle the situation to ensure you and the other people involved remain safe. Your actions are also important if you choose to file a personal injury claim, which can result when another driver behaves in a negligent manner (which can result in physical harm and property damage). Esurance.com offers the following advice to help you when involved in an auto accident.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Workplace Injuries on Friday, May 25, 2018.

Getting hurt on the job can mean serious injuries, a stream of medical bills and time out of work. New York employees currently dealing with the effects of an accident that took place at work can easily feel strained from the seemingly endless process that can ensue. Fortunately, there are ways to navigate the state's workers' compensation process in order to get the best possible results.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Medical Malpractice on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

While "medical malpractice" is a term widely used, many New York residents are unfamiliar with the fine print of these claims. Although mistakes are common, they can be complex and difficult to pinpoint; not to mention, they can come with damages that may last a lifetime. The below information discusses some recent facts about medical malpractice claims, as well as the ways doctors handle such situations.

New York workers have the right to a workplace that is free from discriminatory and harassing treatment. You do not have to endure unfair, inappropriate or illegal treatment in your workplace, especially sexual harassment. If you are a victim of this type of behavior, you have the right to fight back.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Bus Accidents on Thursday, May 10, 2018.

As the incident of the Chattanooga school bus crash still lingers in the minds of concerned parents, New York's school bus laws have come under close scrutiny. While most buses are inherently safer than, for instance, smaller vehicles, many residents worry over the regulations of specific school zones. Below are a few facts to know about New York's school bus laws.

The streets of New York City often fill with pedestrians. Tourists, residents and those who commute into the city for work flood into the city every day. With the sheer number of people walking the city's streets, it may surprise you to know that the number of pedestrians dying in traffic accidents has dropped significantly in the past four years.

On behalf of Rosenbaum & Rosenbaum, P.C. posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, May 2, 2018.

Any accident can be frightening, but a brain injury is an entirely different story. Even a small concussion can have hidden dangers that can expose themselves over time. While most New York residents know that a brain injury of any kind can be crucial, few know the various types of injuries and the short- and long-term effects they can have on an individual's life.

No matter where you work in New York, certain rules of appropriate behavior apply to all work environments because employment law dictates it. While you may not see eye-to-eye with every colleague or executive, it does not give anyone license to treat you disrespectfully or impede your ability to perform the normal tasks of your workday.

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